NEET Physics Wave Motion MCQ Question
What is the condition for a function y to represent a travelling wave in one dimension?
The function must include the combination x - vt or x + vt.
The function must be a polynomial of x and t.
The function must be periodic in both x and t.
The function must be a constant with respect to x and t.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
A travelling wave in one dimension is represented by a function y = f(x, t) where x and t must appear in the combination x - vt or x + vt, as stated in the context provided.
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